Do you have undiagnosed jaw pain? Does your jaw “click” or “pop” during meals or when you yawn? Do you suffer from jaw pain? neck pain? or frequent headaches? Do you find yourself clenching your teeth in stressful moments or grinding your teeth while sleeping? Imagine you’re sitting next to a new client during your introductory […]
You may think you need to call your lawyer, but not in this case. If you find yourself experiencing jaw pain, or have a jaw that is locked open or closed, it may be time to call your dentist. You may be suffering from a disorder known as TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder). The temporomandibular joint […]
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What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep Apnea is a breathing related sleep disorder that affects many people. It’s defined as irregular breathing during sleep. Basically, if you have sleep apnea, you experience pauses in your breathing, which is not a normal or regular sleep behavior. Irregular pauses can happen many times within an hour, and, each […]
If you are having problems with your teeth lining up when you bite, or if you are experiencing headaches, jaw pain, or aching shoulders, your jaw may be out of alignment. Your jaw, teeth and facial muscles work together to ensure a proper bite. If any of these do not work in unison the muscles […]
Get better sleep in Oak Creek Does it feel that no matter when you go to bed you’re always tired? Do you frequently have headaches when you awaken in the morning? Do you ever awake, with a start, in the middle of the night feeling like you have to catch your breath? Sleep apnea could be […]
A sharp pain in your ear or your head could be a sign telling you that you have a problem with your jaw. Your jaw, known also as your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is powered by strong muscles. When you jaw is misaligned, your jaw joints and muscles play a tug-of-war game as they fight between […]
What is TMJ? Chronic sufferers searching for migraine & headache pain causes may not know that the solution to their pain may be with their dentist. TMJ migraine & headache pain is more common than you may think and can alter the quality of life for anyone suffering from them. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. […]
Ongoing, undiagnosed pain can be downright debilitating. Face pain can be caused by a wide variety of health problems such as: infections ulcers abscess headache injuries toothache What is TMJ? TMJ refers to a disorder with your temporomandibular joint, your jaw joint. When your jaw isn’t working properly, either because of a jaw injury, an […]
You may think that you can get away with 4 or 5 hours of sleep per night, but what it does to your body and your overall health is move you closer to the grave. Sleep deprivation is at epidemic levels in the United States, affecting over 40% of the population. What happens during sleep? […]